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Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Animal groups

Sorting animals into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish and recognising their shared characteristics. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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1. Recap and recall

Display the image of Amelia and Rusty and ask the children to talk to their partners about whether they agree or disagree with Amelia.

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Assessment – Science Y1/2 (B): Comparing animals
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Animal groups
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Describing animalsY1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Comparing animalsY1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Carnivore, herbivore or omnivore?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: PetsY1/2 (B): Lesson 6: Jane Goodall
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